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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Ignition ON.
    3. Monitor the safety belt warning chime when the ignition is transitioned from OFF to RUN.
    • Does the safety belt warning chime operate for approximately 6 seconds? 
    1. Yes:  GO to 2  on page 2.
    2. No:  INSTALL a new Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  2. CHECK THE INTERIOR LAMPS OPERATION
    1. Open and close the driver door.
    2. Observe the interior lamps.
    • Do the interior lamps operate correctly from the driver door? 
    1. Yes:  GO to 3  on page 2.
    2. No:  REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: INTERIOR LIGHTING .
  3. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) FROM THE Body Control Module (BCM) SELF-TEST
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the Body Control Module (BCM) self-test.
    • Is Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B10F1:14 present? 
    1. Yes:  GO to 4  on page 2.
    2. No:  GO to  6 on page 3.
  4. CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION INPUT CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Insert the key into the ignition cylinder.
    3. Disconnect: Body Control Module (BCM) C2280B.
    4. Measure:
    Fig 1: Checking Key-In-Ignition Input Circuit For Voltage
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    • Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 
    1. Yes:  GO to  6 on page 3.
    2. No:  GO to 5  on page 3.
  5. CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Ignition Switch.
    3. Carry out the ignition switch component test. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for component testing.
    • Is the ignition switch OK? 
    1. Yes:  REPAIR circuit BU/GY for an open.
    2. No:  INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH .
  6. CHECK FOR CORRECT Body Control Module (BCM) OPERATION
  1. Ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect and inspect all Body Control Module (BCM) connectors.
  3. Repair:
    • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
    • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
    • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
  4. Reconnect the Body Control Module (BCM) connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
  5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present
  1. Yes:  CHECK On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new Body Control Module (BCM). REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) or REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .
  2. No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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